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PIB Backgrounder – Current Affairs
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- 17 Oct 2026
17 October 2026Today
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Connecting Kashmir: Building the Infrastructure for Growth
Jammu and Kashmir's challenging terrain is steadily yielding to a new era of connectivity. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link has connected the valley to India's rail network. Its centrepiece, the Chenab Bridge, stands…
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Navigating India’s Waterways: Building a Safer, Smarter Network
India is building a safer and smarter inland navigation ecosystem as waterway traffic expands. Hydrographic surveys and fairway maintenance keep channels navigable, while India’s first riverine lighthouses on the Brahmaputra add long-range…
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Khadi & Village Industries: From Tradition to Enterprise
A charkha spinning in a village once spoke of nationalism. Today, that spirit is taking new shape through a growing ecosystem of rural enterprises. Honey, herbal products, banana fibre, textiles and other…
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12 October 2026Monday
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India’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
A six-year plan to make India self-reliant in pulses by 2030-31 From Import Dependence to Self-Sufficiency India is the world's largest producer of pulses, a protein-rich food crop of global importance. Pulses…
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10 October 2026Saturday
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Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
Transforming Agriculture Through District-Level Action India’s agriculture sector has significant potential across diverse regions and farming communities. However, despite rich potential, many areas face challenges like low productivity, inadequate irrigation, limited access…
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From Beacons to Landmarks:
For generations, India's lighthouses were places people saw from a distance. Standing at the edge of the sea, they marked dangerous stretches of coast and guided vessels through darkness. Their lights belonged…
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